The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all moved higher as investors weighed indications that Washington and Tehran may be nearing a temporary agreement.
U.S. stocks ended higher as investors assessed reports that the United States and Iran are closing in on an interim peace deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.70%, the S&P 500 gained 0.50%, and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.31%. The move suggests markets were responding positively to the prospect of easing geopolitical tensions, which can influence risk appetite across equities.